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Silver: Colts GM Chris Ballard has failed to live up to the team’s bold promises
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Silver: Colts GM Chris Ballard has failed to live up to the team’s bold promises

New York Times  

Seven years and nine months ago, Chris Ballard took over as the Indianapolis Colts’ general manager. “I was thinking about this,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said at the podium, “and I think I can say it with some expertise and some wisdom … I really feel, to me, Chris is the best candidate for general manager that has come about …

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Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. And on Sunday, they finally responded by neutralizing Chicago’s ground game, forcing quarterback Caleb Williams to throw 52 times in a crucial 21-16 victory. You want to withstand, withhold and show who you are.” The Colts certainly showed they could problem solve after starting Week 3 bruised …

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NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course
5 months ago

NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Cindric attended races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway most of his life, dreaming of the day he could compete on the historic 2.5-mile oval. “I do love this racetrack and I’ve watched way more laps on the oval than I’ve driven,” said Cindric, the son of Team Penske President Tim Cindric. It’s not on the road course.” Series …

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AUTO RACING: Team Penske aims to follow up NASCAR-IndyCar sweep in Indy oval return, Toronto streets
5 months, 1 week ago

AUTO RACING: Team Penske aims to follow up NASCAR-IndyCar sweep in Indy oval return, Toronto streets

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Brickyard 400. Last race: Team Penske driver and reigning Cup champion Ryan Blaney led the final 44 laps, a race high, to win Pocono Raceway’s 400-mile event for his second victory in five starts and 12th in his career. Fast facts: NASCAR resumes racing on Indy’s iconic 2.5-mile oval for the first time since …

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Blaney has Team Penske on a hot streak headed into Indy for return of Brickyard 400
5 months, 1 week ago

Blaney has Team Penske on a hot streak headed into Indy for return of Brickyard 400

Associated Press  

LOND POND, Pa. — Ryan Blaney popped some bubbly and hopped off a stage in victory lane so he could spray it at all the fans who stuck around to celebrate on a steamy day at Pocono Raceway. 12 Ford after he secured his second Cup Series win in five weeks, the 2023 NASCAR champion learned that Will Power won …

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Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90

LA Times  

Parnelli Jones, wearing the victory wreath around his neck, stands up in front of the trophy cup after winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1963. Parnelli Jones, a hard-bitten, hard-charging race driver who came out of Torrance and won the controversial Indianapolis 500 in 1963, then was the hard-luck loser four years later, died Tuesday at Torrance Memorial Medical Center after …

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Josef Newgarden holds off Pato O’Ward to win Indy 500 for second straight year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Josef Newgarden holds off Pato O’Ward to win Indy 500 for second straight year

LA Times  

Josef Newgarden put his cheating scandal behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago and give Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Tennessean passed Pato O’Ward on the final lap of Sunday’s rain-delayed race to become the first driver to win consecutive 500s …

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Patriots meet Colts in Germany looking to remain unbeaten in regular-season international games
1 year, 1 month ago

Patriots meet Colts in Germany looking to remain unbeaten in regular-season international games

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS vs. NEW ENGLAND in Frankfurt, Germany Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EST, NFL Network BETTING LINE: Colts by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Last week, the one-time Pro Bowler became the first player in franchise history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a game and wound up being the AFC’s defensive player of the week. 575 in franchise history, …

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Moss upstages Taylor’s return in Colts’ 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulder
1 year, 2 months ago

Moss upstages Taylor’s return in Colts’ 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulder

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss heard the talk all week. He upstaged the two big stars by running for a career-best 165 yards, scoring twice while helping Gardner Minshew and the Indianapolis Colts overcome the loss of injured rookie Anthony Richardson for a 23-16 victory Sunday. He’s a tough runner, and then you guys saw today, he …

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Column: Penske rolls into Le Mans on top of motor sports seeking evasive 1st win
1 year, 6 months ago

Column: Penske rolls into Le Mans on top of motor sports seeking evasive 1st win

Associated Press  

LE MANS, France — Roger Penske won the Indianapolis 500 on a Sunday and celebrated Josef Newgarden’s thrilling win as if it was the first for Team Penske, not a record-stretching 19th for The Captain. Blaney’s victory gave Penske a resume builder that somehow had evaded his illustrious career: Team Penske swept the two Memorial Day weekend races in the …

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Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory
1 year, 6 months ago

Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 is the one race Josef Newgarden desperately wanted to win. Newgarden finally broke through Sunday, though, winning the Indy 500 to extend team owner Roger Penske’s record to 19 victories — and the first since he bought Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I knew I could.” Ericsson finished second in a Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, and …

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Pressure building on Team Penske to get Indianapolis 500 results
1 year, 6 months ago

Pressure building on Team Penske to get Indianapolis 500 results

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Will Power and Scott McLaughlin joined Josef Newgarden behind a table draped in a checked flag Wednesday, the trio of IndyCar drivers the very definition of focus. Anticipating the start, all three dove into the work, moments before the emcee yelled, “Go!” That sums up the competitive atmosphere at Team Penske, though, that at a community event days …

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As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six
2 years ago

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings picked the perfect weekend to commemorate their 1980 “Miracle at the Met” featuring Tommy Kramer’s tipped Hail Mary to Ahmad Rashad for a division-winning victory against the Cleveland Browns. We’ll also delve into the roles officiating and game management played in the Vikings’ victory, with a 1980 “Met Center” game tie-in and reflections on momentum, which can …

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Heinicke leads late rally as Washington beats Colts 17-16
2 years, 1 month ago

Heinicke leads late rally as Washington beats Colts 17-16

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Terry McLaurin punctuated his homecoming with a clutch play in a Washington win. McLaurin’s spectacular 33-yard catch with 26 seconds left set up Heinicke’s 1-yard TD plunge, lifting the Commanders to a 17-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. “Just go make the play to win the game.” RINGING IT IN Former Colts left tackle Tarik Glenn …

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Andretti, Rossi penalized for illegal winning car at Indy
2 years, 4 months ago

Andretti, Rossi penalized for illegal winning car at Indy

Associated Press  

IndyCar on Wednesday fined Andretti Autosport $25,000 because the team used a water bottle to make weight in the car Alexander Rossi drove to end his 49-race losing streak. Rossi’s car failed inspection following Saturday’s win on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “From a sporting perspective, the car met minimum requirements,” said IndyCar President Jay Frye. To meet …

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Rosenqvist fights for job with pole-winning run at Indy
2 years, 4 months ago

Rosenqvist fights for job with pole-winning run at Indy

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Felix Rosenqvist continued to fight for his seat in the IndyCar Series with a pole-winning run on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The contract extension he recently signed with McLaren Racing gives boss Zak Brown the ability to shift Rosenqvist to Formula E next season — but Rosenqvist doesn’t want to leave IndyCar. Brown has four …

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AUTO RACING: Road courses ahead for NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar
2 years, 5 months ago

AUTO RACING: Road courses ahead for NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Kwik Trip 250 Site: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Fast facts: The Joe Gibbs Racing trio of pole-stter Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch combined to lead 250 of the 300 laps at Nashville, but late-race traffic relegated Busch to 21st and Truex to 22nd.. Kurt Busch finished second, followed by Ryan Blaney, Kye …

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Newgarden wins pole for final Detroit GP on Belle Isle
2 years, 6 months ago

Newgarden wins pole for final Detroit GP on Belle Isle

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Josef Newgarden is eager to put the Indianapolis 500 behind him and focus on reclaiming his spot atop IndyCar while celebrating Chevrolet in its backyard. I think it’s pretty wide open.” Marcus Ericsson vaulted from eighth to first in the standings following the Swede’s win in the Indianapolis 500, a race worth double points. Newgarden also started from …

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IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race
2 years, 6 months ago

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The milk has barely been washed out of Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson’s firesuit and the IndyCar season has gone wild. Slow down, warned Pato O’Ward, who is also back at the Detroit Grand Prix looking to defend his first IndyCar win and take the championship lead from Ericsson. I think that was going to be a huge …

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Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship
2 years, 6 months ago

Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Should he win one of auto racing’s crown jewel races, Conor Daly would gladly take the seven-figure payout awarded to the Indianapolis 500 champion and deposit traditional American cash straight in his bank. “It just doesn’t look like a long term, viable way to do things, said Stuart Madnick, professor of information technology at the MIT Sloan School …

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Country star Blake Shelton named Indy 500 grand marshal
2 years, 6 months ago

Country star Blake Shelton named Indy 500 grand marshal

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Blake Shelton will lend his voice to the Indianapolis 500 as the grand marshal for Sunday’s race. The country music star and coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” Shelton will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies. Shelton also collaborated with Indianapolis 500 rookie -- and seven-time NASCAR champion -- …

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Castroneves happily joins elite club of 4-time Indy winners
3 years, 5 months ago

Castroneves happily joins elite club of 4-time Indy winners

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves is taking his sweet time getting his mind around the spoils of winning his fourth Indianapolis 500. Roger Penske, the motorsports titan who earned nearly half his record 18 Indy 500 wins with Unser, Mears and Castroneves in particular, also praised Castroneves even though win No. I couldn’t be prouder.” Foyt, Mears and Unser reflected on …

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Helio Castroneves joins exclusive club with his fourth Indianapolis 500 triumph
3 years, 6 months ago

Helio Castroneves joins exclusive club with his fourth Indianapolis 500 triumph

LA Times  

Helio Castroneves pours milk on his head after winning the Indianapolis 500 for the fourth time on Sunday. At long last, Helio Castroneves joined the exclusive club of four-time Indianapolis 500 winners on Sunday. Helio Castroneves climbs the safety fence along the start/finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Helio Castroneves celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 on …

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IndyCar: Askew sidelined with concussion symptoms, Helio in
4 years, 2 months ago

IndyCar: Askew sidelined with concussion symptoms, Helio in

Associated Press  

Oliver Askew knew something was medically wrong in the days after “the hardest hit I’ve ever had” in the Indianapolis 500. He’s since been diagnosed with a concussion and is working on a recovery plan with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s sports medicine concussion program, the same place NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. received care. Askew will not compete …

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